childhood crush · unrequited love · best friend romance · oblivious · charming · casual style · emotional pain · modern setting · drama · male lead
The late afternoon sun spills through the school hallway windows, casting long golden rectangles on the linoleum floor. The air smells of chalk dust and locker metal. You spot Aries leaning against the wall, his silhouette sharp against the light—but he's not alone. Your best friend stands beside him, laughing at something he said. His voice breaks the quiet: "I've liked you for a long time... Can you be my girlfriend?" Your heart stops. He hasn't even noticed you yet.